System for protection against high waters

ABSTRACT

System for protection against high waters is constructed from assembled protective walls, fixed on the ground/dam and interconnected between them selves, each to another. Each protective wall  1  contains, in its body, a first edge  1.1  and second edge  1.2 , that are positioned under right angles, lying from the both sides of the guiding plates  2 . The guiding plates  2  stands forward, over the body, with the edge  1.1 , whereby it forms first gap S 1  in the U-shape in the form of slot, and two other guiding plates  2 , formed the second edge  1.2  that creates second gap S 2  in the form of slot. The third edge  1.3  is extended from the upper side, while the fourth edge  1.4  is parallel with the second edge  1.2  while in the gap S 2 , between guiding plates  2 , the protective wall is attached as a slider. The guiding plates  2  are arranged on the first edge  1.1 , appropriately distanced from the fourth edge  1.4 , by means of that, the inserting of the protective walls each to another over the stilt for forming the series, is provided. The fixing element  3  sits in the middle of the fixing part  4 , whereby it built main plate in T-shape. The protective walls  1  are in clutch with assembled fixing element  3  in the area of the gap S 1 . The fixing part  4  is fixed by means of not shown connecting elements on the ground B, on the dam or on the fundament. By this invention is created one secure, complete, flexible and, in the case of need, fast and simple assembling structure for protection against high waters.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The field on which the invention is related to The invention is relatedto the system for protection against floods (high waters and waterlevels) and especially will be acceptable to the fields with changeablewater level, where often, there's a need of building dams.

PRIOR ART OF THE TECHNIQUES

From the patent DE 20213118 U1 it can be recognized a mobile metal wallagainst unexpected floods, which is placed in profile sheet metals,providing that the wall could be placed and fixed with fast interventionThe elements, placed over a whole area should prevent against waterpermeability. The disadvantage of placing the sheet metal wall isrelating to the creation of heavy weight that, also, will provokedifficulties during transportation and assembling. The anotherdisadvantage is in relation to the insufficient sealing of the groundpart and mutual opening by means of one plane, which fixation (under theconditions of bad weather and wind) is very hard to be achieved. Damagescan be caused in the case of high level of waters.

TECHNICAL PROBLEM THAT IS RESOLVED BY THE INVENTION

The task of this invention is to develop a system for protection againsthigh waters (water levels) based on wall protection. When there's aneed, it can be simply and fast assembling, with successfully fulfillingthe requirements for sealing. This task is related primary to thesolving the protection requirements, too. The features of placing willbe given on additional demand.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ESSENCE OF THE INVENTION

The system for protection against floods with high waters is placedprimary as a wall protection, and it is supplemented with otherrequirements, whereas, in direction ground/dam, the protective wallshould be spread on the whole length by assembling elements. Fixing iscarried out on such a way that lower edge of each protective wall iselongated and fixed on the ground/dam, thereby, each of the fixedelements is adjoined to the next one

There are different possibilities for fixing. It is possible, forexample, to apply the method, where the lower edge of every protectivewall towards ground/dam is elongated and fixed on the previous knownsurface. The extended cams lay, fixed on the fixing elements on theground/dam and they are suitable for fast interventions.

Alternatively, every protective wall can be connected, in direction tothe ground/dam on whole length, with fixing element toward placedelements.

Further, it is possible to be connected by first elongated elements foradaptation, towards ground/dam and in the direction to the lower edge ofeach protective wall. Preferred way is the one in which adaptive elementis always in direction to the fixing element, while, in direction to theprotective wall it is put in the clutch with one slot in which, thesetwo constructive elements are connected with the appropriate edge.

The fixing element can, also, by one fixing part, be directly fixed intoand/or on ground/dam.

The fixing element and the fixing part can be line up each to another inT-shape. There's an opportunity, the fixing part to be upgraded on sucha way that it can be opened or closed from above by building one vessel,while the fixing elements are arranged into vessel or vessels. Thevessels are made up in literal section, preferably in U-shape and indirection to the ground in continuation where two parallel outer wallsare placed each to another. Each of the vessels has cams on its frontside in which is included an appropriate part of the front sides of theclosed vessels, consecutively placed in defined fixed position,providing that the desirable sealing is achieved. Moreover, it ispossible, between walls (vessels) the water sealed profile made ofelastomer to be placed.

The advantage of this kind of fixing is that there was performedpre-assembling of the fixing parts with elements for fixing into groundor into dam. It is desirable for fixing element to have a cover. In thecase when the fixing element is into the vessel, it is already coveredwith one cover, which in the case of flood with high waters can beplaced in short time, and the protective walls can be fast assembled onthe fixing element.

The lateral edges, placed each to another near to protective walls areconnected through the slot/spring connection, wherein the slot orrespectively the hole from the both sides on the lateral edges build upwith the protective wall one connected leading main plate. In everyslot, respectively in every gap, a gum seal is placed for obtaining thesealing of every connected constructive part. Alternatively, it ispossible to locate the lateral edges, placed each to another, right onthe protective walls and which are connected through second adaptableelement that is desirable to comprise appropriate longitudinal slot.

In the same time, it is desirable, the adaptive elements to comprise gumseal elements.

It is desirable, also, the protective wall and/or guiding plate and/orfixing element and/or fixing part and/or first or second adaptiveelement to be composed of artificial materials, for example polyethylenebecause of lowering the weight and simplifying the manual operations.

The bracing elements are arranged from the back side (where there's nocontact with water) to guarantee successful stabilization of the systemfor protection against high waters (floods).

On the back side of every protective plate, at least two bracingelements, are line up, and/or, on the back side of the second adaptiveelement, there is placed at least one bracing element. The bracingelements can be placed, from the back pivotal position in twistedposition, with possibility of folding.

There from, at least two of them are horizontally placed on the backside of every protective wall and are lined up on the certain distancefrom the transversal parts on which the bracing elements are inclinableplaced. The axe of inclination of each bracing element lies under rightangle in regard to the longitudinal axe of the transversal part. It isdesirable for the bracing parts and bracing elements to be made of warmzinc steel tubes.

Further, it is possible, the position of the particular elements to befixed by means of conjunctions.

With this invention it is created secure, complete, and flexible, so, ifthere's a need, fast and simple assembly performance for the protectionagainst high waters.

In case of necessity, protective walls are assembling and disassemblingquickly, completely and safe as it was described earlier, with that theyare connected to the ground with three ways well known to the technique.It is desirable for protective walls to be constructed from PE-HDproviding that, down and aside, there are performed closing overlaps.These closing overlaps are made of double arranged guiding plate.

The protective walls will be insured, in the first variant, through onefixing element and through one easy-up cover. It is made in the kind ofplate form to the lower side, reaching the ground. In the same time, itis fixed into the ground or nto the fundament. The fixing element can beprotruding through the ground in regard to the fundament or it can beconnected through its upper edge. There-here, it must be mentioned thatfundament (or concrete base) is lean on the back side, on the safedistance, secured by bracing elements.

The second variant is applied for the areas with already prepared wallsagainst high waters, which height, from optical reason, cannot exceedsome minimal ratios, so, when the water level increases, there's no anyother protection. The fixing element is combined and constructed fromfixing part in T-shape. The fixing part is placed on the top of the walland it is tightened with fixing element The bracing element is placedunder the wall, at/and behind the wall, using a thorn, subsequentlyfixed on the ground. The thorn can be stabbed in the ground to the somelimited depth.

In the third variant, the fixing element is applied, there is one vesselin U-shape which-for one moveable cover is anticipated, and, which isnormally locked. The vessel is placed into the body or fundament and isclosed with cover on the height equal to the level of the ground. Theincoming water will opened the cover and protective wall will beassembled, while all of the elements, each to another, will be put underlock by easy-up cap. The bracing elements overlapped on the open cover,and central hole is made around the range of the ground or the concrete.

The invention will be described in details in further text with examplesof its construction.

The particular parts of this system are shown on the picture.

FIG. 1: System for protection against high waters, with each to anotherassembled protective walls, fixed with the fixing element,

FIG. 2: System for protection against high waters, with protective wallsconnected with fixing element by first adaptive element, and, one underthe other placed second adaptive element,

FIG. 3: Cross-sectional view of one protective wall in the area of twosubordinated guiding plates, separated across protective wall, andU-shaped sprout with fixing element having adequate edge, wherein, thegum seal is placed in the sprout,

FIG. 4: Cross-sectional view of the system for protection against highwaters, constructed by means of walls with height “H” and with squarecross-section, with fixing elements elongated in the fundament as wellas with bracing elements,

FIG. 5: Cross-section as in FIG. 4, with protective walls with lowerheight H,

FIG. 6: Fixing element in connection with FIG. 4 or FIG. 5 with cover,

FIG. 7: Cross-section of the system for protection against high waterswith protective walls with height H, wherein in the cross section it islifted squared fixing element, which is connected toward the verticalsheet-wall that is bent and fixed over a T-shaped fixing part, fixedinto the vertical area of the wall,

FIG. 8: Cross-section of the system for protection against high waterswith protective walls for smaller heights H, and squared fixing elementthat is lifted in the area of fixing to the protective wall, placed overa T-shaped fixing part on the horizontal area of the wall,

FIG. 9: Cross-section as in the FIG. 8, wherein protective walls arewith smaller height,

FIG. 10: The fixing part in the form of vessel is placed into the groundor in the dam, in which the fixing element is vertically placed,wherein, toward the protective wall that is not shown, the squarecross-section is presented that sticks out over the vessel's body,

FIG. 11: Fundament of the vessel with the vertical fixing element,covered above with lid,

FIG. 12: Vessel as in the FIG. 11, with open lid on which the fixingelement and cross-section of the protective wall are placed,

FIG. 13: The fixing part in the form of vessel that is set in concreteinto the ground or in the dam, in which, the fixing element is placedunder an acute angle a, wherein, toward the protective wall, which isnot shown, the square cross-section is presented, that seats on the bodyof the wall,

FIG. 14: Fundament of the vertical vessel, with built up fixing elementunder an acute angle a, which is covered by lid,

FIG. 15: Vessel as in the FIG. 14, with opened lid and with fixingelement on the fixed protective wall in cross-section,

FIG. 16: Protective wall as in the FIG. 13, with two closed bracingelements in the background,

FIG. 17: Protective wall as in the FIG. 16, with two closed bracingelements in the background,

FIG. 18: Front view of the “System for protection against high waters”with higher number of protective walls,

FIG. 19: “System for protection against high waters” with higher numberof protective walls viewed from above,

FIG. 1 shows the arranging of the protective walls 1, each to another,in the whole system for protection against high waters. Every protectivewall contains into the body a first edge 1.1 and, placed under rightangle one second edge 1.2 that is located from the both sides of theguiding plate 2. The guiding plate 2 sticks out over the body with theedge 1.1 for size X1, wherein it is formed first gap S1 in U-shape, inthe form of slot, while the other two guiding plates 2, form the secondedge 1.2 with size X2, creating the second gap S2 in the form of slot.The third edge 1.3 is placed from the upper side, while the fourth edge1.4 is parallel on the second edge 1.2, whiled in the gap S2, betweenguiding plates 2, the protective wall is attached as a slider. Theguiding plates 2 are arranged on the first edge 1.1, which they aredistanced from the fourth edge 1.4 in a size of X2 providing that thesolution of the problem of the one in another insertion of theprotective walls over the shaft for forming series. Further, a fixingelement 3 that is in the form of cross section is provided for crossingthrough the gaps S (here it's in the form of rectangle). The fixingelement 3 is put in the middle of the fixing part 4 wherein it createsmain plate in T-shape. The protective walls 1 are in clutch with theassembled foxing element 3 in the area of the gap S1. The fixing part 4is fixed by means of the non showed connecting elements on the ground Bof the dam or of the fundament. Moreover, it is possible the fixing part4 to be poured into the fundament, insomuch only the fixing element 3sticks out. Protective walls 1 are fixed subsequently by means of nonshowed bracing elements.

FIG. 2 represents the system for protection against high waters, withprotective walls 1, connected with the fixing element 3 by means of thefirst adaptive element 5, one below the other and over the secondadaptive element 6. The fixing element is placed as it is shown in FIG.1, vertically on the fixing part 4. First adaptive element 5 has,respectively, in the direction to the fixing element 3 and to theprotective wall 1, one slot H, so these two constructed elements 1 aid 3are encompassed. The second adaptive element 6 has, also, in directionto the limited walls 1, slot H, so these two protective walls areencompassed. The connected elements 7 connect each of both limited firstelements 5, one to each other, as well as with the protective wall 1 andconnected element 3. The connecting elements 9, from the second adaptiveelement 6 are connected the adaptive element 6 with its protective walls1, on which are placed the appropriate connected elements 10. It isdesirable for the connected elements 7 and 9 to be built as easy-upelements, so that, it will be possible their quick connection andunlocking.

The cross section of the one protective wall 1 in the area of thetwo-sided arranged guiding plates 2, for limiting the area of the slotin U-shape with size S1/S2, as well as, the fixing element 3 withappropriate emborder, is showed in FIG. 3 In each gap S1 and S2 there isplaced seal, preferably, made of polymer DE. In the assembled condition,the fixing element sealed with its edge using the seal element DE. Thefixing element (fixing part 4) is placed through the main plate (fixingpart 4) that lies parallel to the ground on which with one part 3.1 itintrudes into fundament F. There's a break 3.2 through to the part 3.1and the penetrated material in the fundament secures the fundament ofthe fixing element 3. The main plates are used for securing of thevertical position on the fixing elements 3 wherein they will besubsequently anchored into the fundament. The fixing element 3 ispreferably welded with the main plate 4.

In FIG. 4 it is shown the cross section of the system for protectionagainst high waters with protective wall 1 with height H and with crosssection placed under right angle, so that the fixing element 3 isextended into the fundament F, and at that encompassing the gap S1 withthe guiding elements 2, while the bracing elements 11 are fixed on theprotective wall 1 by means of three crossing members (supports) 12.

The same construction, wherein the protective wall 1 is carried out withlower height H and with only two crossed members 12, which are fixed onthe back side of the protective wall 1, is shown in FIG. 5.

In the FIG. 6, it is shown the cover 13 of the located fixing element 3(common in the FIG. 4 and FIG. 5). That is the way on which, it isprovided limitation of depth T. In FIG. 7 it is shown the cross sectionof the system for protection against high waters with protective wall 1and with height H, as well as with the area of the connection of theprotective wall 1, given in side view, placed under right angle relativeto the fixing element 3, which is bent and merged under right anglerelative to the direction of the vertically constructed wall 14, whileover an one fixing part 4 in T-shape, fixing part 4 is placed on thevertical area from the wall 14. Also, the supporting of the wall 1 iscarried out, by bracing elements 11, which are connected on the walls 1from inside to the outside placed on the crossed support 12, which onthe ground B is put by means of the thorn 11.1.

In FIG. 8 it is shown the cross sectional view of the system againsthigh waters with protective walls 1 with small height H, while on thearea of the connection to the protective wall 1, under the right angle,it is placed the fixing element 3 which have squared cross section andwhich overlap on the fixing part 4 in T-shape of the horizontally areaof the wall.

In FIG. 9 it is shown the cross section as in FIG. 8, where theprotective walls are with smaller height H. The bracing elements 11 aregrounded in the ground B by two thorns 11.1.

Furthermore, it is possible in the state of the art, the fixing element4 to be built with cross section that form U-shape of the vessels wherethere's a need for more lids 4.1 for covering, and the fixing element 3is placed in the vessel (fixing element 4). The vessel can slide in theground or in the dam (in the fundament) and can be closed with one ormore lids. On high levels, the lids are opening and then the protectivewalls are assembling on the fixing element. In the picture 10 it isshown one variant with vessel (fixing part 4) vertically placed, withfixing element in the form of plate, which enters in the body vessel 4.2into area 3.1 (because of safer fixing into fundament F or ground B).The gate valve-elements 7 are provided on the fixing element 3 for thefixing on the protective wall, not shown in the figure. Besides lid 4.1and body 4.2, the vessel (fixing part 4) comprises side walls 4.3 thatare placed parallel each to another. It is desirable for the fixingelement to be welded with the vessel 4. The inter walls are notprovided. The vessel sealed with its front sides by the sealing elementthat are not shown in the picture.

In the FIG. 11, it is shown a fundament F in which vessel (fixing part4) shown on the picture 10 in cross section is sunk, wherein the fixingelement 3 is vertical and sunk downward into the fundament of the area3.1, while it is closed with lid 4.1 from the above side.

In the FIG. 12, it is shown vessel with the open lid 4.1, and on thefixing element 3 is placed protective wall 1 into cross section.Protective wall 1 and the fixing element 3 are secured by gate valveelement 7. The protective wall 1 is reclined by bracing element 11, andusing the thorns 11.1 is anchored in the fundament 11.1.

On the FIG. 13 it is shown the fixing part 4 in the form of vessel, thatsunk into the body or dam, wherein the fixing element 3 is placed underthe acute angle A, whereby it lie on the body vessel 4, which crosssection is under right angle relative to the wall who is not showed onthe figure.

FIG. 14 shows anchored vessel in the body of the fundament F, closedwith lid 4.1, while the FIG. 15 shows system for protection against highwaters with angle A on the assembled wall 1. Also, the protective wallis secured with bracing elements 11 which are fixed on the fundament Fusing the thorns 11.1.

FIG. 16 shows two protective walls in clutch one to another (accordingto FIG. 13) locked with the bracing element 11 with back view.

FIG. 17 shows two protective walls 1 in clutch one to another (accordingto FIG. 15) locked with the bracing element 11 with back view.

The crossed members Sq for fixing the back sides of the walls 1, whichare fastening as well as stabilizing the walls by fixing of the bracingelements 11, are visible here.

FIG. 18 shows one system for protection against high waters with highnumber of constructed protective walls 1 in frontal view, while the FIG.19 shows the sane system with view from above. The protective elementscan be seen from the FIG. 18, arranged each to another over the guidingelements 2 forming the plate. The fixing element, which is sunk into theground B, can not be seen.

At the other view, supplemented elements are visible, the bracingelements Sq, where they are turned from inside to outside and lay on theground B where they are anchored.

The visibility of the gate valve elements on the showed picture ispartial. It is desirable for the guiding elements 2 not to be welded oradhered on the wall.

Except the showed examples of construction, there are possibilities withelements for passage the flow between coast/dam, for example, angularand flexible elements. In that case, the protective walls, fixingelements and fixing parts would have been in appropriate form. Further,it is possible to use other materials who fulfill appropriaterequirements for solidity and sealing and lower weight. For example, itis possible, the protective wall and/or guiding plates to be made offibrous reinforced artificial materials in laminar for, with or withoutthe said structure (for example, aluminum structured net). The appliedfibrous reinforced artificial materials are reinforced glass fiber orreinforced fibers made of carbon artificial materials. In any case,there is possibility that on the crossed members to be applied theprocess of laminating. Also, the same thing is possible for crossedholders of bracing elements, laminated directly on the back side of theprotective wall. Analogously, there is possibility fixing elementsand/or fixing parts to be made of fiber and reinforced artificialmaterials. Furthermore, there is possibility for the gate valve elementsto be laminated in purpose of achieving closer connection betweenscrewed gate valve elements.

1. The system for protection against high waters that is made ofprotective plates arranged next to each other is characterized by thattowards the direction of the ground/dam are directed the lower edges ofeach protective plate, while, in the same time, they are extended withdetermined length into the ground/dam as well as fixed and connectedwith fixing elements.
 2. The system for protection against high waters,in accordance to the claim 1 is characterized by that towards thedirection of the ground/dam, they are directed lower edges of eachprotective plate wherein, along the protective wall, it has firstoverhang on the plate, in which, on the determined length, it isextended an attachable fixing element comprised by the ground/dam. 3.The system for protection against high waters, in accordance to theclaim 1 is characterized by that in the direction to the ground/dam,they are directed lower edges of each protective plate that has fixingelement comprised by ground/dam along the overhang.
 4. The system forprotection against high waters, in accordance to the claim 1 ischaracterized by that in the direction to the ground/dam, they aredirected lower edges of each protective plate by means of first adaptiveelement, which is connected to the fixing element.
 5. The system forprotection against high waters in accordance to the claim 4 ischaracterized by that the fixing element is attachable into, and/or tothe, ground/dam by means of fixing part.
 6. The system for protectionagainst high waters in accordance to the claim 1 is characterized bythat the fixing element and the fixing part are ordered one over anothercreating T-form.
 7. The system for protection against high waters inaccordance to the claim 1 is characterized by that the fixing element isconstructed on such a way that forms vessel, open or closed from upperside, with opened and closed side walls, whereby the fixing element isplaced in the wall.
 8. The system for protection against high watersaccording to the claim 7 is characterized by that the fixing element isattached with the body of the vessel or through the body of the vesselit reaches the ground/dam.
 9. The system for protection against highwaters according to the claim 1 is characterized by that the fixingelement and fixing part are previously assembled on/into ground/dam. 10.The system for protection against high waters according to the claim 1is characterized by that the fixing element has lid.
 11. The system forprotection against high waters according to the claim 1 is characterizedby that the connection of the side edges of the two adjacent protectivewalls is performed through connecting slot/spring, whereby the springenters into slot, with that the slots are built up on the side edges onthe guided plate which is connected with the protective wall on the bothsides.
 12. The system for protection against high waters according tothe claim 1 is characterized by that the shown side edges of the twoadjacent protective walls are connectable between themselves by means ofsecond adaptive element.
 13. The system for protection against highwaters according to the claim 12 is characterized by that the protectiveplate and/or the guiding plate and/or fixing element and/or fixing partand/or first or second adaptive element are made of artificial material.14. The system for protection against high waters according to the claim13 is characterized by that the polyethylene can be applied as anartificial material.
 15. The system for protection against high watersaccording to the claim 1 is characterized by that the protective wallsare sealed between, in the same way as the connection between protectivewalls and fixing elements.
 16. The system for protection against highwaters according to the claim 15 is characterized by that on the gaps S1and S2 on each of the protective walls or in the slot of the first orthe second adaptive element, there are placed gum seal elements.
 17. Thesystem for protection against high waters in accordance to claim 1 ischaracterized by that on the back side of the each protective plateencompassed with water they are placed, at least two bracing elementsand/or on the back side on the second adaptive element is placed, atleast one bracing element, whereby the bracing elements, placed from theback side in the set up stage, have possibilities to rotate in anotherposition.
 18. The system for protection against high waters, inaccordance with the claim 17 is characterized by that on the back sideof the protective wall are placed at least two horizontally stretched,each to another distanced cross-section support elements on which thereare fixed rotating bracing elements.
 19. The system for protectionagainst high waters in accordance with the claim 17 is characterized bythat the axis of rotation of the protective wall is under the rightangle related to the longitudinal axis of the cross-section supportelements.
 20. The system for protection against high waters according tothe claim 17 is characterized by cross-section supporters and supportingelements are made of warmly zinced steel tubes.
 21. The system forprotection against high waters according to the claim 17 ischaracterized by the protective wall with fixing element, and/or theprotective wall with fixing part, and/or, the protective plates one toeach other, and/or, the vessels one to each other, and/or the firstadaptive element with protective plate and fixing element, in otherwords fixing part, and/or, the second adaptive element with limitedprotective plates, that is/are connected on the principle of gate valve(slide-rule).